Lactulose Prescribing at THE ELMS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
383
Total Quantity
234.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
THE ELMS SURGERY prescribed 383 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,183 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 234,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,183 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +16.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.